Central Bucks Academic Content Standards:

Mathematics

May 14, 1999
2.7 Understand and Apply Concepts Related to Probability and its Role in Making Predictions 2.7 Grade 3
(Probability and Predictions)
2.7 Grade 5
(Probability and Predictions)
2.7 Grade 8
(Probability and Predictions)
2.7 Grade 11
(Probability and Predictions)
A. Validity of data A1. Form and justify an opinion on whether a given statement is reasonable based on a comparison to data. A1. Perform simulations with concrete devices (dice, spinner, etc.) to predict the chance of an event occurring. A1. Present the results of an experiment using visual representations (tables, charts, and graphs). A1. Compare odds and probability.
A2. Design a fair and an unfair spinner. A2. Determine the fairness of a design of a spinner.  A2. Determine the number of combinations and permutations for an event.
A3. Compare predictions based on theoretical probability and experimental results. A3. Apply probability and statistics to perform an experiment involving a sample and generalize its results to the entire population.
A4. Analyze predictions such as election polls.
A5. Draw a conclusion regarding the validity of a probability or statistical argument and justify conclusion.
B. Calculating probability to make predictions B1. Predict and measure the likelihood of events and recognize that the results of an experiment may not match predicted outcomes. B1. Predict the likely number of times a condition will occur based on the analyzed data.  B1. Compare and contrast results from observations and mathematical models.
B2. Predict the likely number of times a condition will occur based on the analyzed data.  B2. Express probabilities as fractions and decimals.  B2. Use experimental and theoretical probability distributions to make judgements about the likelihood of various outcomes in uncertain situations.
B3. Calculate the probability of a simple event. B3. Make valid inferences, predictions, and arguments based on probability.
B4. Determine the probability of an event involving “and”, “or”, or “not”.  B4. Solve problems involving independent simple and compound events.
B5. Predict and determine why some outcomes are certain, more likely, less likely, equally likely, or impossible. 
B6. Find all possible combinations and arrangements involving a limited number of variables.

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